Small wildfire caused by lightning near Bartelway, Stevens County WA


A small wildfire was reported near Bartelway in Stevens County. The fire likely started due to lightning in an old ash pit unused since last year. The potential for spread is low. Fire units named Task Force Lewis, Task Force Weaver, and Engine 31 are on scene. No additional resources are required. The fire is close to a secondary residence.
Audio|Source: Stevens County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Size up for that new fire when you're ready to copy.
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Go ahead. We're ready.
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Tell 2 fire,
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IC will be Lewis,
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latitude 48,
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decimal 856-456 by longitude negative 117 decimal 84956 break.
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The potential is low.
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Estimated cause is lightning, however it is in an old ash pit that hasn't been used since last year. Break.
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On scene, Task Force Lewis, Task Force Weaver, and Engine 31.
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No additional resources needed.
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Engine accessibility is good.
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Break.
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It is right next to a secondary residence and the address to the primary residence is going to be near Bartelway.
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I walked over you a little bit on part of that transition and you get you,
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tell me what the size is, and then the central for spread, as well as the other task force leader that is with you.
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Location mentioned:
Stevens County, WA
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